ForOur favourite 1.2-litre petrol engine revs smoothly and offers all the power that most buyers will need. The sharp, grippy handling make this one of the best small SUVs to drive, and all-round visibility is brilliant. Its large boot can be made even bigger if you slide the rear seats forward, and when they’re removed, its vast load space beats many estate cars’.

AgainstYou’ll have to live with the slightly firm, choppy ride quality. The suspension can be heard working away in town, while wind and road noise intrude when you’re on the motorway.

You might want to add iPod integration for £175, and there are two optional sat-nav systems - the cheapest is £535. You can get automatic lights and wipers, plus an automatically dimming rear view mirror as a pack for £255. A folding front passenger seat makes the most of the Yeti’s load space, and costs just £110.